RF Engineer – Satellite Communications Verified today
About Leaf Space
Leaf Space is a rapidly growing scale-up company and a leading provider of ground segment as-a-service (GSaaS) solutions. We provide satellite and launch vehicle connectivity as-a-service, enabling clients to efficiently manage their assets and exploit data. Our solutions support applications from remote sensing to IoT communications.
The Role
As an RF Engineer - Satellite Communications, you will play a key role in the integration, validation, and testing of satellite communication systems that enable reliable connectivity for satellite operators worldwide. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure RF compatibility, system performance and mission readiness.
Responsibilities
- Perform RF compatibility testing between ground segment systems and satellites
- Support integration and validation of new features and services
- Configure, operate, and maintain RF test equipment
- Manage customer-provided hardware (e.g. transceivers, engineering models)
- Develop and execute test procedures and produce technical test reports
- Collaborate with software, DSP, and operations teams
- Provide technical support to customers during RF test campaigns
Requirements
Must-have:
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in RF or telecommunications engineering
- Experience with satellite communication systems or ground segment operations
- Strong understanding of RF systems and testing methodologies
- Experience working with Linux/Ubuntu environments
- Fluent in English
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of RF test equipment and measurement techniques
- Python scripting skills
- Familiarity with Safran tools (CRT, CORTEX, NURON, SATCORE)
- Experience working with international customers
- Previous experience in technical coordination, project leadership, or team leadership
What We Offer
- Flat and collaborative organizational structure
- Fast-paced and professional environment within a rapidly growing space scale-up
- Challenging projects with real impact on the global space ecosystem
- International and diverse workplace
- Comprehensive benefits package including welfare platform and meal vouchers
- Access to learning platform
- Flexible working time schedule and hybrid work policy (up to 2 remote working days per week)
Position Details
- Reports to: Chief Operational Officer
- Internal Job Title: Mission Specialist
- Internal Seniority Level: P3-Experienced Professional / P2-Professional
- Location: Lomazzo (Como), Italy
- Salary range: €35,000-40,000 gross annual
- Expected start date: as soon as possible